About the role#
As a Project Design Co-Op, you will join the Tippmann Construction team to support our design, sales, and project management departments. You will work on site and facility solutions, draft design options, and help with project planning and cost estimations. This role involves presenting design options to leadership and working through project details from the initial sales cycle through the construction phase.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Design Team and Sales Leadership to understand client business processes and facility requirements.
- Translate business needs into site and facility design options for stakeholders.
- Use CAD, 3D modeling, and BIM tools to create detailed designs.
- Provide accurate information to the estimating team to help develop project costs, including alternates and allowances.
- Modify design options and resolve open design issues.
- Support Project Management teams during the construction process.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and experience with 3D modeling and BIM concepts.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead decision-making within a team.
- A history of positive performance and attention to detail.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work with limited supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Understanding of industrial facility design, such as structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, is preferred.
- Knowledge of the food processing and distribution industry is a plus.
- Must pass a pre-employment background and license check.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- Term: Fall 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- Occasional travel to project sites may be required, with an expense program provided for eligible travel, meals, and lodging.
About Tippmann Group / Interstate Warehousing / Tippmann Construction
Tippmann Group operates in the refrigeration industry with a focus on cold storage construction and the management of distribution centers. Founded in 1968, the company remains family-owned and maintains headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It manages a network of public refrigerated warehouses across the United States through its division, Interstate Warehousing. The organization also provides design and build services for distribution facilities through Tippmann Construction.
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